Hypertrophic olivary degeneration secondary to brain abscess: a case report and literature review
This case documents a rare case of HOD following bacterial brain abscess, presenting with atypical clinical features. It expands the etiological spectrum of HOD and underscores the need for heightened clinical suspicion in post-infectious neurological deterioration. Multimodal MRI facilitates early diagnosis and timely intervention, highlighting its critical role in managing this underrecognized entity.
Authors
- Biqiu Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6160-687X)
- Shihan Tian
- Xiaohe Tian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2294-3945)
- Kai Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4242-0866)
- Na Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6362-0969)
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Medical Center of Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1674100
- Primary Topic
- Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00